ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Flare-nut wrench

Okay kiddo, so have you ever tried to unscrew a really tight nut and it's just not budging? Well, sometimes regular wrenches just won't do the trick. That's where a flare-nut wrench comes in!

A flare-nut wrench is a special kind of wrench that is perfect for loosening nuts that are really tight. Its special design allows it to grip onto the nut and not slip off, which makes it easier to turn and loosen the nut.

The wrench has an opening that is shaped like a letter "U" and it fits snugly around the nut. The unique shape of the U ensures that the wrench has lots of contact with the nut, which means it won't slip off when you're turning it. This is particularly important when dealing with nuts that are located in hard-to-reach areas or nuts that are at odd angles.

So, a flare-nut wrench is like a superhero tool that helps us unscrew really tight nuts, like a boss!